Welcome to the first guest post on Love.Life.Yarn! This amazing one skein newborn baby blanket was designed by Vicky Pietz from Pattern Princess. You can even snag a free download via the instructions below!
Make this lovely newborn baby blanket using just one skein of yarn. Welcoming a little one into the world is a moment filled with joy and anticipation.
What better way to express your love than by crafting a cozy and charming baby blanket with your own hands? There’s something truly enchanting about creating a handmade blanket for a newborn. A cherished gift for someone special.
Do you need a quick baby shower gift?
This pattern uses simple crochet stitches and works up quickly. The size, 26 X 26 inches, makes it perfect for draping over a newborn in a bassinette or throwing over the car seat or stroller. When the child is older, it will make a great lovey blanket. However, the size is completely customizable.
Use the single crochet, the double crochet stitch, and chain stitches to create this perfect gift for the mom-to-be.
I love making baby blankets because they are easy to customize with any yarn color you wish, plus, they are a small project.
Yarn for this Crochet Pattern
With just one skein of yarn this is a quick make. You can use any type of yarn you want, as long as it’s a medium weight for this pattern. I love using high quality acrylic yarn or a 100% cotton yarn for baby blankets.
Today, I used a Caron Cotton Cakes yarn that changes colors throughout the skein. However, this blanket would be beautiful in natural cream or any color combination you choose.
Boxed Block Stitch Pattern
The pattern is reversible using the Boxed Block Stitch in the center with a border of single crochet rows and double crochet rows. It’s perfect for a confident beginner. We have a full tutorial with photos and links to videos for both right hand and left hand crocheters of this boxed block stitch.
With the yarn used, it is lightweight and great for summertime or as an extra layer in the winter. This yarn is washable and dryable making it great for babies.
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This pattern was written for Love Life Yarn by Vicky Pietz from Pattern Princess. You can download the free PDF of this One Skein Newborn Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern on PatternPrincess. Head on over to our free PDF printables page. You will need to sign up for the newsletter to access the free downloads.
Directions: One Skein Newborn Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern
Skill Level
Confident Beginner Crocheter.
You should be able to read a crochet pattern and work double crochet stitches and chain stitches.
Gauge
14 single crochet stitches every 4 inches.
Size
Make your starting chain in multiples of 5 plus 3.
Abbreviations
CH = Chain
DC = Double Crochet
SC = Single Crochet
SK = Skip
SL ST = Slip Stitch
SP = Space
ST = Stitch
STs = Stitches
[ ] = Repeat Between
Materials
Caron Cotton Cakes in Beachglass color yarn. 1 skein or 530 yards.
Crochet Hook Size I, 5.5 MM
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Crochet Pattern Notes
Turn at the end of the row.
Row one is a row of single crochet stitches, you can also work
The chain three at the beginning of each row counts as a double crochet.
You will be working a series of double crochet stitches around the chain stitches in the row below that were created by the CH 3.
An easy repeat alternating rows two and three throughout the pattern.
This pattern is written in U S Crochet Terms.
Begin Pattern
Create a foundation chain of 73 stitches.
Row 1
Insert hook into the second chain and work a SC and in each stitch across. Turn
Row 2
CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). SC in the first two stitches. [CH 3, SK three STs, SC in the next two STs]. Repeat between [ ] to the end. The last two STs will be a SC in each ST. Turn
Row 3
CH 3 (Counts as a DC). Skip to the CH 3 SP work 5 DC into each space all the way across. End with one DC in the last SC of the row below. Turn
Rows 4 to 39
Continue the pattern repeat of alternating rows 2 and 3. You should end on the clusters of 5 double crochet row. Turn
Do not cut yarn, continue on with the border.
Crocheting the Border
Round 1
CH 1 (Does not count as a ST). SC in each ST across. Work 4 SC in the corner. Continue working SC STs on the side. On the side, try to evenly space the STs. Then work 4 SC in the corner. On the bottom, work a SC into each ST. Again, work 4 SC in the corner ST. Then continue working SC STs on the side evenly spacing them. Finally work 4 SC in the last corner and join with a SL ST to the first SC ST.
Round 2
CH 3 (Counts as a DC). Work and DC into each ST. In each of the four corners, working in the center 2 DC STs work a (2 DC, CH 2) in the first one and 2 DC in the second one, then carry on working a DC in each ST around. Finish the round by joining with a SL ST to the top CH of the beginning CH 3.
Round 3
CH 1 (Doesn’t count as a ST). Work a SC in the first ST and in each ST around with 4 SC in the CH 2 SP in each corner. Join with a SL ST into the first SC.
Rounds 4 through 8
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 alternatively.
Finishing
When you have reached your desired length, cut the yarn leaving about a 12-inch yarn tail. Pull the yarn tail through the last stitch.
Use the yarn needle to weave the yarn through the crochet stitches to secure.
Your newborn baby blanket is ready for gifting.
Final Thoughts on The One Skein Newborn Baby Blanket
Hey all! Amanda here! Hope you’ve enjoyed this free crochet pattern for an amazing one skein baby blanket. It’s the perfect way to help welcome a new little one!
Happy Crocheting!
Amanda
